OAKLAND FIREOAKLAND FIRE

RAPID INTERVENTION CREW REFRESHER TRAINING

RAPID INTERVENTION CREW REFRESHER TRAINING

COGNITIVE OBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVES

Define the purpose of the rapid intervention crew

Discuss the updates in the new RIC policy

Discuss scenarios that may warrant the need for RIC

Introduce & outline uses of new RIC equipment cache

Define the purpose of the rapid intervention crew

Discuss the updates in the new RIC policy

Discuss scenarios that may warrant the need for RIC

Introduce & outline uses of new RIC equipment cache

Cognitive objectivesCognitive objectives

Outline the RIC officer’s role Outline the RIC firefighters role Discuss RIC operations in

residential structures Discuss RIC operations in high-rise

& large area structures

Outline the RIC officer’s role Outline the RIC firefighters role Discuss RIC operations in

residential structures Discuss RIC operations in high-rise

& large area structures

RIC committeeRIC committee

DC Williams

AC Hoffman

BC Peyton

BC BAKER

CA MCWHORTER

DC Williams

AC Hoffman

BC Peyton

BC BAKER

CA MCWHORTER

Ca Hunter

CA Sherman

Lt Macpherson

Lt Simmons

Ca Hunter

CA Sherman

Lt Macpherson

Lt Simmons

WE ARE HERE IN HOPE OF PREVINTING A FUTURE LODD

IN OUR ORGANIZATION

WE ARE HERE IN HOPE OF PREVINTING A FUTURE LODD

IN OUR ORGANIZATION

Nation Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Common FF RESCUE SCENARIOS

Common FF RESCUE SCENARIOS

ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF OF YOUR OWN CREW

ASSITING/RESCUING A FF ENCOUNTERED DURING INTERIOR OPERATIONS

ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF WHEN PERFORMING AS PART OF A RIC

ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF OF YOUR OWN CREW

ASSITING/RESCUING A FF ENCOUNTERED DURING INTERIOR OPERATIONS

ASSISTING/RESCUING A FF WHEN PERFORMING AS PART OF A RIC

New RIC PolicyNew RIC Policy

RIC versus RIT Securing utilities and softening the

structure Terminology when declaring an

emergency RIC worksheet/check off list Setting up the RIC cache

RIC versus RIT Securing utilities and softening the

structure Terminology when declaring an

emergency RIC worksheet/check off list Setting up the RIC cache

New RIC equipmentNew RIC equipment

RIC Equipment Staging Mat

Phoenix Loops

RIC PACK

WebbingSearch Rope

M.A.S.T.

Personal Tag Lines

RIC PackRIC Pack

RIC Equipment Staging Mat

RIC Equipment Staging Mat

M.A.S.T.M.A.S.T.

PHOENIX LOOPSPHOENIX LOOPS

WEBBINGWEBBING

Search RopeSearch Rope

New terminologyNew terminology

“Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic” Do not use “Mayday” terminology!

P.A.C.C.A.N. Pass Alarm, Assessment,

Communicate, Conditions, Actions & Needs

“Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic, Emergency Traffic” Do not use “Mayday” terminology!

P.A.C.C.A.N. Pass Alarm, Assessment,

Communicate, Conditions, Actions & Needs

Discretionary RIC Equipment

Discretionary RIC Equipment

Halligan bar & flathead axe Bolt-cutters Pry bar Stokes basket Rope bag and small cache of

rescue hardware Additional equipment at crew

discretion

Halligan bar & flathead axe Bolt-cutters Pry bar Stokes basket Rope bag and small cache of

rescue hardware Additional equipment at crew

discretion

OFFICER’S ROLEOFFICER’S ROLE

THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES WHEN IT COMES TO

RESCUING A FF

THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES WHEN IT COMES TO

RESCUING A FF

Company Officer’s Role and Responsibilities

Company Officer’s Role and Responsibilities

Inform Members of their RIC function at roll call.

Properly train members.

Inform Members of their RIC function at roll call.

Properly train members.

Insure that All RIC equipment is properly retrieved once on scene.

Obtain a condition and resource status report from the IC

Insure that Members are in a “ready mode” at all times.

Insure that All RIC equipment is properly retrieved once on scene.

Obtain a condition and resource status report from the IC

Insure that Members are in a “ready mode” at all times.

Good Behaviors On The Part Of The RIC OfficerGood Behaviors On The Part Of The RIC Officer

Issuing complete orders.

Making strong tactical decisions.

Maintaining crew accountability

Issuing complete orders.

Making strong tactical decisions.

Maintaining crew accountability

Exhibiting confidence.

Exhibiting strong command presence.

Calling for help early.

Exhibiting confidence.

Exhibiting strong command presence.

Calling for help early.

Maintain crew integrity at all times!

Maintain crew integrity at all times!

RIC OperationsRIC Operations The RIC must remain disciplined

throughout the operation RIC shall be implemented during

the initial stages of the incident RIC shall report to the incident

commander No freelancing RIC members must remain in

visual and/or radio contact at all times

The RIC must remain disciplined throughout the operation

RIC shall be implemented during the initial stages of the incident

RIC shall report to the incident commander

No freelancing RIC members must remain in

visual and/or radio contact at all times

RIC LocationRIC Location

The corner of the building is the preferred location.

Allows for access and view of two sides of the building.

Safety zone in the event of a collapse.

The corner of the building is the preferred location.

Allows for access and view of two sides of the building.

Safety zone in the event of a collapse.

Residential

RIC Location (Large Building)

RIC Location (Large Building)

Front corner, back corner, and/or side.

Determined by the IC.

Consider the size of the building and level of fire involvement.

Front corner, back corner, and/or side.

Determined by the IC.

Consider the size of the building and level of fire involvement.

Consider multiple entry points

Back sideSide

Front

Large Structure

RIC Location (High Rise)

RIC Location (High Rise)

Preferred location is one floor below the fire floor.

Keeps the crew out of the staging area.

Closer to fire floor for monitoring conditions

Preferred location is one floor below the fire floor.

Keeps the crew out of the staging area.

Closer to fire floor for monitoring conditions

One floor below fire floor

High Rise

RIC Tools and EquipmentRIC Tools and Equipment

Hand Lights Halligan bar RIC pack Webbing Search Rope

Hand Lights Halligan bar RIC pack Webbing Search Rope

Thermal imaging camera

Wire cutters Flat-Head axe Glow Sticks

Thermal imaging camera

Wire cutters Flat-Head axe Glow Sticks

SET UP AT EVERY INCIDENT

RIC rescuing is not a technical rescue!RIC rescuing is not a technical rescue!

Use basic tools and procedures to remove down FIREFIGHTER from a structure

Use basic tools and procedures to remove down FIREFIGHTER from a structure

DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIORS

DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIORS

What Is Being Proactive?What Is Being Proactive?

Knowing building and fire conditions Knowing Where resources are on the

fire ground Gathering general information on

building layout Identifying hazards Having crew-members in a ready mode

Knowing building and fire conditions Knowing Where resources are on the

fire ground Gathering general information on

building layout Identifying hazards Having crew-members in a ready mode

What The RIC Crew Should Not Be Doing

What The RIC Crew Should Not Be Doing

Actively engaging in routine firefighter duties

Freelancing

Breaking away from crew integrity

Actively engaging in routine firefighter duties

Freelancing

Breaking away from crew integrity

RIC is RIC!!RIC is RIC!!

As the RIC, you are doing your fellow brother/sister a disservice if you are not acting in your assigned role!

As the RIC, you are doing your fellow brother/sister a disservice if you are not acting in your assigned role!

Common Negative Dynamics During RIC

Operations

Common Negative Dynamics During RIC

Operations Confusion

Anxiety and panic

Denial

Retreat

Confusion

Anxiety and panic

Denial

Retreat

RIC training drillsRIC training drills

RIC Training DrillsRIC Training Drills

Remember: keep your rescue efforts basic unless the situation dictates otherwise.

Remember: keep your rescue efforts basic unless the situation dictates otherwise.

Train as if your life depends on it--it does!

Train as if your life depends on it--it does!

RIC Training EvolutionsRIC Training Evolutions

P.A.C.C.A.N. report

Air management Search rope Equipment cache

review

P.A.C.C.A.N. report

Air management Search rope Equipment cache

review

Thermal imaging camera

Victim packaging Victim removal Small & large

area search

Thermal imaging camera

Victim packaging Victim removal Small & large

area search

Training Sessionswith your companyTraining Sessions

with your company Mix discussion

with “hands on” Keep training

realistic Require full

participation

Mix discussion with “hands on”

Keep training realistic

Require full participation

Design training for results

Emphasize safety Consistently train

Design training for results

Emphasize safety Consistently train

RIC Officer Size-UpRIC Officer Size-Up

Size UpSize Up

Conduct a reconnaissance of the structure

Operate with at least one other member (two sets of eyes are better than one)

Preplan possible rescue scenarios

Conduct a reconnaissance of the structure

Operate with at least one other member (two sets of eyes are better than one)

Preplan possible rescue scenarios

What To Bring Back To The Crew

What To Bring Back To The Crew

Fire conditions Building

construction type Elapsed fire

ground time

Fire conditions Building

construction type Elapsed fire

ground time

Building access points

Special concerns (fences, bars…)

Building pre-plan

Building access points

Special concerns (fences, bars…)

Building pre-plan

“Air Aware”“Air Aware”

OXYGEN IS AN ESSENTIAL NEED OF THE HUMAN BODYOXYGEN IS AN ESSENTIAL

NEED OF THE HUMAN BODY

SCBA ConstraintsSCBA Constraints

Experience (training)

Individual physical abilities

Our SCBA

Experience (training)

Individual physical abilities

Our SCBA

AIR Usage FactAIR Usage Fact

The average consumption rate is 170 to 200 psi per

minute

The average consumption rate is 170 to 200 psi per

minute

How long will your 4500 psi bottle

last?

How long will your 4500 psi bottle

last?

If you don’t know-then start training to find out!

If you don’t know-then start training to find out!

RIC DeploymentRIC Deployment

The Rule of ThreeThe Rule of Three

Plan on using at least three crews once you have been deployed

Who takes care of the first in RIC once they have been deployed

Who is the RIC for the rest of the crews still operating

Plan on using at least three crews once you have been deployed

Who takes care of the first in RIC once they have been deployed

Who is the RIC for the rest of the crews still operating

On average, it will take at least 12-14 firefighters to

rescue one member

On average, it will take at least 12-14 firefighters to

rescue one member

What Information Do I Need Upon Deployment

L.U.N.A.R.

What Information Do I Need Upon Deployment

L.U.N.A.R. Location of the

down firefighter Unit assigned to Name of the down

firefighter

Location of the down firefighter

Unit assigned to Name of the down

firefighter

Assignment (what he/she was doing

Radio (do they have a radio)

Resources (what resources will the RIC crew need)

Assignment (what he/she was doing

Radio (do they have a radio)

Resources (what resources will the RIC crew need)

First In ObjectivesFOR THE RIC

First In ObjectivesFOR THE RIC

Search and locate

Landmark

Check air amount and integrity of the SCBA unit

Initiate a P.A.C.C.A.N. report

Search and locate

Landmark

Check air amount and integrity of the SCBA unit

Initiate a P.A.C.C.A.N. report

Phases of A Fire Fighter RescuePhases of A Fire Fighter RescueSEARCHING, PACKAGING &

REMOVINGSEARCHING, PACKAGING &

REMOVING

Search(types)Search(types)

Audible search (using a PASS device)

Radio assisted search Following the hose line Rope assisted search Thermal imaging camera

Audible search (using a PASS device)

Radio assisted search Following the hose line Rope assisted search Thermal imaging camera

PackagingPackaging

SCBA harness

Webbing/hose strap

SCBA harness

Webbing/hose strap

KEEP IT BASIC!

EXTRICATIONEXTRICATION

Come out the same way the structure was entered

Use the nearest opening

Come out the same way the structure was entered

Use the nearest opening

HOSE LINE USE FOR ASSISTING

IN SEARCH HOSE LINE USE FOR ASSISTING

IN SEARCH Pros & ConsPros & Cons

Existing Hose LineExisting Hose Line

Pros: Leads to the down

FF Line is charged

and ready Established

anchor point

Pros: Leads to the down

FF Line is charged

and ready Established

anchor point

Cons: Does it actually lead

to the down FF Is the line working

properly Which way leads out How do we landmark

the end of our search

Cons: Does it actually lead

to the down FF Is the line working

properly Which way leads out How do we landmark

the end of our search

Taking In A Charged LineTaking In A Charged Line

Pros: Protection for us

and the down FF Anchor point to

safety We know where

the line has traveled

Pros: Protection for us

and the down FF Anchor point to

safety We know where

the line has traveled

Cons: Air management Extremely

laborious Hose lines are

used to fight fires

Cons: Air management Extremely

laborious Hose lines are

used to fight fires

Dry LineDry Line

Pros: Air management Less labor

intensive Greater flexibility Anchor point to

safety

Pros: Air management Less labor

intensive Greater flexibility Anchor point to

safety

Cons: Introduce oxygen

into atmosphere How long will it

take to get water when you need it

Cons: Introduce oxygen

into atmosphere How long will it

take to get water when you need it

Search LineSearch Line

Pros: Air management Labor to deploy is

minimal Flexible/Mobility RIC members know

their way in and out Great for land

marking search path

Pros: Air management Labor to deploy is

minimal Flexible/Mobility RIC members know

their way in and out Great for land

marking search path

Cons: No protection

from fire Takes time to

become proficient

Cons: No protection

from fire Takes time to

become proficient

Why Use A Search LineWhy Use A Search Line

Less labor intensive to deploy than a hose line

Increases crew accountability/integrity

Increases speed and efficiency during search

Increases knowledge of depth and direction

Less labor intensive to deploy than a hose line

Increases crew accountability/integrity

Increases speed and efficiency during search

Increases knowledge of depth and direction

Closing thoughtsClosing thoughts

We lose over 100 firefighters each year to some of the same common denominators

Discipline on the fire ground is essential

Drilling and training is the core of our profession

Stay informed and educated!

We lose over 100 firefighters each year to some of the same common denominators

Discipline on the fire ground is essential

Drilling and training is the core of our profession

Stay informed and educated!

QUESTIONSCONCERNS

COMMENTS?

QUESTIONSCONCERNS

COMMENTS?Let no firefighter’s spirit say

the lack of training/drilling led to his/her demise

Let no firefighter’s spirit say the lack of training/drilling led

to his/her demise